MEE 550 - Mechanics of Laminated Composite Structures

3-D anisotropic constitutive relations. Classical lamination theory and boundary conditions for composite beams, plates and shells. Boundary value problems and solutions for static loads, buckling and vibrations. Higher order theories incorporating shearing deformation and layerwise theories. Interlaminar stresses and edge effects.

Prerequisites
MEE 450 or permission.

Credits: 3